ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table (As of October 2024)
The ongoing ICC World Test Championship (2023-25) has been an exciting tournament so far, with several top teams vying for a place in the final. After the recent series between India and Bangladesh, the updated points table reflects the shifts in rankings and the fierce competition among teams. Below is the latest points table for the World Test Championship:
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | Draws | Points | Points Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 74.24% |
| Australia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 62.50% |
| Sri Lanka | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 55.56% |
| England | 16 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 81 | 42.19% |
| South Africa | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 38.89% |
| New Zealand | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 37.50% |
| Bangladesh | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 34.38% |
| Pakistan | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19.05% |
| West Indies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 18.52% |
India’s Strong Position in the World Test Championship
India has been dominant in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, securing a commanding position at the top of the table with an impressive 74.24% points percentage. After playing 11 matches, India has won eight and lost just two, with one draw. The recent 2-0 series win against Bangladesh has further solidified India’s position at the top. The Indian team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, has been consistent both at home and abroad, making them the team to beat in this championship.
Australia: A Close Contender
Australia is currently ranked second, with a 62.50% points percentage. After 12 matches, the Aussies have secured eight wins, three losses, and one draw. Although slightly behind India, Australia remains a serious contender for a spot in the final. With upcoming series against South Africa and other top teams, Australia will be looking to close the gap and potentially challenge India for the top spot.
The Fight for Third Place: Sri Lanka and England
Sri Lanka has also had a strong showing in this championship, with five wins out of nine matches, and they currently hold the third position with a 55.56% points percentage. However, England, despite playing 16 matches—the most by any team in this cycle—find themselves in fourth place with a points percentage of just 42.19%. England’s inconsistency has cost them crucial points, but with a few more wins, they could push for a higher spot in the table.
Bangladesh’s Struggles and Pakistan’s Disappointing Run
Bangladesh, after their 2-0 series loss to India, have dropped to the seventh spot with a points percentage of 34.38%. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Bangladesh’s inability to compete consistently with the top sides has hindered their progress in this championship. Pakistan, on the other hand, has had a particularly poor run, sitting in eighth place with only two wins from seven matches and a points percentage of 19.05%. Pakistan will need a drastic turnaround in their upcoming matches to have any chance of making it to the final.The ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 promises to deliver more thrilling Test cricket as the top teams battle for a place in the final. While India continues to dominate, the competition remains wide open, with Australia, Sri Lanka, and England all in the hunt. As the championship progresses, each series will become increasingly crucial in determining which teams make it to t
he coveted final.